Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey takes questions from reporters, Jan. 31, 2024, during a news conference in Boston. Healey, along with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, will attend next month's global conference with leaders from around the world on climate. Speaking on WBUR's, the governor said she wants to tell the world that she's trying to make Massachusetts an innovator in climate technology.
She pointed to her creation of a cabinet-level climate secretary position, stewardship of offshore wind creation in the state and how her administration recently securedIn a wide-ranging conversation, Healey also spoke about a recent series of college student protests against the war in Gaza that haveand across the country. In response to a question about the balance between protecting free speech rights and student safety, Healey said safety was important in her mind.
Healey also responded comments made by Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt earlier this month. Tibbits-Nutt had floated the idea of creating tolls near the borders to Massachusetts. Healey had said in an earlier statement to WBUR that she did not support creating tolls, but faced questions about the Tibbits-Nutt's comments about her statements becoming policy.
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